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Living Dead
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Author :: napofstxrs

Reviewer :: wuwtaetae

Title :: Living Dead

First Impression :: 17/20

The cover goes so well with the book. I don't think I can find a more suitable cover. I have no idea where you found that picture of Kim Seokjin but it looks as if he actually is in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. Another thing that stood out to me was the color of the title. It's yellow, and somehow it screams zombies. It felt like you had your priorities straight, it didn't look like the other quotes or sentences overpowered the title. It highlights the title and I think it'll pull people in! The title fits perfectly, just like the cover, but the thing is, it isn't the most original one. We have movies with that title, there's plenty of books with the same title, it just screams zombie apocalypse. I would like to see some creativity there. The blurb summed up everything perfectly, showed the situation and everything but it's a little short. A quote from the book at the beginning would've made a little difference, would've pulled a little more people in too. 

Beginning of a new start :: 9/10

I love how you highlighted the first few words, I personally think it looks professional when writers do that. Putting Esther's thoughts in the beginning was an amazing idea. It isn't your typical starting, and I love that. She starts out like every other Y/n, dressing up, eating, getting ready, and everything but her thoughts are what makes it unique. I appreciate the fact that you started the book directly without two to three chaps first with the author's note and everything cause you know, readers don't necessarily appreciate that.  You focused on her character, showed how mature she is, showed that she isn't your typical Y/n who whines about how she only has one friend. The way chapter one ended, it had that curiosity element which I promise you, wouldn't let the readers leave without finishing the book.

Concept and plot :: 10/25

I don't think it's unique. It's just your typical zombie au. The apocalypse broke out, the protagonist wants to help save the world instead of keeping her safe, an officer helped her and you know, I don't find it original at all. This book just looks like a cross between this Indian movie I watched and Train to Busan. It didn't make me feel like, "Oh, I've never read something like this before! How're things gonna go?". Why should readers read your book in particular when there are other books with the same plot? That's why you gotta add plot twists. That would make your book stand out. 

Characters and emotions :: 14/15

I love, love, love your characters. I find them interesting. Personally, I feel like they have little secrets that make readers duel over excessively. I have a question for you. Did Yoongi like Y/n or was it just platonic? The question has been running around in my mind. The way you show emotions is beautiful. You don't use too many paragraphs to explain the way they feel, they're short but emotion filled. I had to bite my lips to stop myself from crying when Taehyung had sacrificed his life for Jungkook. The way Yoongi spoke in those last moments of his and the way he touched Esther so soft made me want to bawl. I could feel their nervousness, fear and anxiety, and everything they felt. 

Tone and style :: 6/10

It's great, the way you narrated it was amazing. But some sentences didn't make sense. They were just off. I could understand what you were trying to say but it just wasn't the right way to say it. Revise the chapters again and again, and you'll understand what I mean. Those off sentences were distracting. When I find a sentence like that, my thoughts just go, Oh, what's this? What does it mean? Why doesn't it make sense? It makes it hard to go with the flow and feel as invested as I felt before that sentence.

Grammar :: 12/20

I think writers should have consistency in not only updating but in writing too. The tenses need to be consistent, they need to stay the same throughout unless you're writing flashbacks talking about the future. Pick a sentence first and then start writing. It'll help you realize when you get off track with the tenses again. There were some words missing in sentences, some improper sentence formation, and typos. Keep revising your chapters. Do it at least three times before you publish if you want it to be perfect. 

Overall :: Get an editor, read some books and read some more too, keep writing, revise, polish your grammar, and you'll be good to go!

Total :: 68/100